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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Security Council Draft Statement on Iraq /ISIL /Turkey

The
members of the Security Council deplored in the strongest terms the
recent events in the city of Mosul in Iraq where elements of the
terrorist organization the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant
(ISIL) have attacked Iraqi security personnel and civilians, taken
over significant parts of the city, including the Turkish Consulate
and many government buildings, and displaced hundreds of thousands of
people.

The
members of the Security Council also condemned the recent terrorist
attacks that are being perpetrated against the people of Iraq in an
attempt to destabilize the country and region. They expressed their
deep condolences to the families of the victims, reaffirmed their
support for the people and the Government of Iraq, particularly those
displaced by these terrorist acts, and reiterated their commitment to
Iraq’s security and territorial integrity. They expressed grave
concern for the hundreds of thousands of individuals who have fled
their homes seeking refuge in other areas of Iraq, and expressed
gratitude to the host communities that have opened their doors to
those seeking shelter and food.

The
members of the Security Council welcomed the Government of Iraq’s
announced plans for a national unity meeting to bring together all of
Iraq’s people to combat terrorist threats and continue to encourage
the Government of Iraq, as well as Iraqi leaders from across the
political spectrum including the Kurdistan Regional Government, to
work together to promote stability in Ninewa province and to work
with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) and
humanitarian agencies to ensure the delivery of urgently needed
humanitarian relief.

The
members of the Security Council strongly denounced the taking of
hostages at the Turkish Consulate and insist on the immediate and
safe return of all personnel. They condemned acts of violence against
diplomatic and consular representatives, which endanger or take
innocent lives and seriously impede the normal work of such
representatives and officials.

The
members of the Security Council reiterated that no act of violence or
terrorism can reverse a path towards peace, democracy and
reconstruction in Iraq, underpinned by the rule of law and respect
for human rights, which is supported by the people and the Government
of Iraq and the international community. They remind States
that they must ensure that measures taken to combat terrorism comply
with all their obligations under international law, in particular
human rights, refugee and humanitarian law.

The
members of the Security Council also reminded Member States of their
obligation to implement and enforce the targeted financial sanctions,
arms embargo and travel ban imposed on ISIL and associated groups and
individuals under the sanctions regime pursuant to resolutions 1267
and 1989.